Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
colonized
by
biofilm-forming
microbes.
Biodegradable
plastics,
popular
replacements
for
traditional
still
have
unknown
biofilm
formation
characteristics.
We
conducted
a
60-day
indoor
experiment,
where
sediment
was
exposed
to
MPs
(polypropylene,
PP),
biodegradable
(polylactic
acid,
PLA),
and
glass
beads
(GLASS).
The
microbial
communities
in
the
MPs-biofilm
were
analyzed
using
high-throughput
sequencing.
Results
indicated
that
Proteobacteria
dominant
phylum
on
all
substrates,
followed
Actinobacteria,
Firmicutes.
At
genus
level,
majority
of
microorganisms
colonizing
PP
possessed
nitrification
denitrification
capabilities,
while
bacteria
PLA
capable
degrading
lignin,
cellulose
carbon
metabolism.
Sphingomonas
,
promising
microplastics,
particularly
discovered
biofilm,
meanwhile,
bacterial
colonization
indirectly
increased
potential
human
transmission
pathogens.
Redundancy
analysis
revealed
pH
moisture
significantly
affected
communities.
Pearson
correlation
heatmap
abundance
genera
two
biofilms
is
negatively
correlated
with
physicochemical
parameters
(pH,
moisture,
TN,
TP),
except
salinity.
associated
exhibited
distinct
differences
caused
combined
effects
changes
properties
different
material
substrates.
This
study
provides
further
evidence
significant
selective
features
these
when
same
source
community,
offering
insights
into
exploration
degradation.
Ecological Questions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(3), P. 1 - 17
Published: March 18, 2024
A
radical
transformation
is
occurring
in
the
global
energy
system,
with
solar
PV
and
wind
contributing
to
three-quarters
of
new
electricity
generation
capacity
due
their
affordability.
This
shift
towards
renewable
electrification
services,
such
as
transportation,
heating,
industry,
will
gradually
replace
fossil
fuels
coming
decades.
paper
highlights
Libya's
potential
achieve
self-sufficiency
twenty-first
century.
In
addition
its
resources,
Libya
possesses
favourable
conditions
for
solar,
wind,
moderate
hydroelectric
energy.
The
alone
approximately
100
times
greater
than
what
needed
support
a
fully
solar-powered
system
that
provides
consumption
similar
developed
countries
all
Libyan
citizens,
without
relying
on
fuels.
Moreover,
Green
Mountain
range
offers
substantial
opportunities
low-cost
pumped
off-river
hydropower
storage.
Therefore,
integration
energy,
complemented
by
battery
storage,
likely
be
primary
pathway
rapid
growth
sector.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 1969 - 1969
Published: July 10, 2024
This
review
addresses
the
issue
of
replacing
manufactured
microplastics
in
seed
coatings
used
agriculture.
Firstly,
it
focuses
on
policy
and
regulatory
actions
taken
at
a
global
level.
There
is
no
consensus
within
scientific
community
definition
microplastic
and,
more
generally,
classification
plastic
debris.
Nevertheless,
several
decision
schemes
have
been
proposed
an
attempt
to
define
notion
microplastics.
The
different
criteria
relevant
this
definition,
such
as
size,
physical
state,
chemical
structure,
origin,
persistence
microplastics,
are
discussed,
with
comparison
being
made
between
REACH
regulation
literature.
Seed
production
processing
also
functions
explained
order
gain
better
understanding
properties
be
considered
substitution
strategy
for
currently
main
challenges
multiple;
substitutes
must
provide
same
performance
microplastics:
(i)
improving
adherence
treatment
seed,
(ii)
distributing
evenly
over
(iii)
reducing
amount
dust-off
when
handling
treated
(iv)
flowability,
which
particularly
important
during
sowing
stage,
all
while
preserving
physiological
seed.
Substitute
polymers
according
desired
functional
properties:
two
families
biopolymers
were
identified
literature:
polysaccharides
proteins.
Among
them,
13
6
polymers,
respectively,
complied
regulation,
demonstrating
adhesion,
dust
reduction
performances,
preservation
quality
particular.
work
aims
guide
future
studies
coatings,
highlight
research
needs
area.
It
based
analysis
discussion
literature,
identifying
listing
potential
substitutes.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(17), P. 9716 - 9716
Published: Sept. 8, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
have
emerged
as
significant
environmental
pollutants
with
potential
detrimental
effects
on
ecosystems
human
health.
Several
studies
indicate
their
interaction
enzymes;
this
topic
represents
a
multifaceted
research
field
encompassing
several
areas
of
interest
from
the
toxicological
ecotoxicological
impact
MPs
NPs
humans
wildlife
to
biodegradation
plastics
by
microbial
enzymes.
This
review
aims
provide
critical
analysis
state-of-the-art
knowledge
enzyme
carbonic
anhydrase
(CA),
providing
recent
insights,
analyzing
gaps
in
field,
drawing
future
perspectives
its
application.
CA
is
widespread
crucial
various
organisms;
it
for
physiological
processes
animals,
plants,
bacteria.
It
catalyzes
reversible
hydration
CO2,
which
essential
respiration,
acid–base
balance,
pH
homeostasis,
ion
transport,
calcification,
photosynthesis.
Studies
demonstrate
that
can
inhibit
activity
mechanisms
including
adsorption
surface
subsequent
conformational
changes.
In
vitro
silico
highlight
role
electrostatic
hydrophobic
interactions
these
processes.
vivo
present
mixed
results,
are
influenced
factors
like
particle
type,
size,
concentration,
organism
type.
Moreover,
potentiality
esterase
plastic
degradation
discussed.
The
complexity
between
MPs/NPs
underscores
need
further
fully
understand
ecological
health
impacts
expression
glimpses
field.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
novel
pollutants
that
can
adsorb
heavy
metals
in
water
environments
and
migrate
together
as
carriers
prone
to
aging
due
the
light
water.
However,
few
reports
have
been
published
on
synergistic
behavior
effects
of
these
different
types
aged
MPs
adsorption
desorption
Cr(VI).
Here,
two
MP
types─polyamide
(PA)
polylactic
acid
(PLA)─were
by
UV
irradiation,
behaviors
Cr(VI)
were
studied.
The
results
indicated
rapidly
age
MPs.
After
exposed
light,
their
specific
surface
area,
negative
charge,
oxygenic
groups
increased,
resulting
enhanced
hydrophilicity.
depicted
a
markedly
capacity
for
compared
with
aged-PA
>
pristine-PA
aged-PLA
pristine-PLA.
process
followed
Langmuir
pseudo-second-order
models,
confirming
chemical
monolayer
primary
processes
involved
was
more
easily
desorbed
simulated
gastric
fluid
environment.
rate
lower
than
pristine
because
stronger
binding
forces
mainly
depends
mechanisms
such
electrostatic
attraction,
reduction
reactions,
chelation
groups.
This
study
clarifies
reciprocity
mechanism
between
provides
further
insights
guidance
controlling
joint
pollution
metal
future.
Ecological Questions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(4), P. 1 - 20
Published: July 22, 2024
This
research
study
examines
the
use
of
Blockchain
technology
for
ecological
and
environmental
applications.
The
presents
a
conceptual
view
aided
by
literature
survey
to
identify
three
major
themes
connecting
with
topic
-
Transparency
Traceability,
Conservation
Incentives,
Data
Management
Monitoring.
goal
is
features
offered
Technology
sustainability,
ecology,
As
this
shows,
can
help
in
conservation
incentive
practices
such
as
finance,
tokenized
rewards
ecosystem
services,
sustainable
practices.
has
good
data
management
monitoring
that
secure
data,
monitor
various
parameters
real
time,
provide
decentralized
platform/infrastructure
analytics.
Findings
from
practitioners
researchers,
bodies,
Governmental
agencies
keen
preserve
ecology
environment
encourage
